body
gb/bˈɑdi/ us/bˈɑdi/
A1
Английски
~ 300
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
A1
entity
1
physical structure of a living being
The whole physical form of a person or animal.
Модел на употреба:
[someone]'s body
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'body' with 'figure' when talking about shape or appearance; 'figure' is more about outward form, not the whole physical structure.
Синоними
physique (Refers more to the shape and form, often in relation to fitness or attractiveness.)
|
figure (Refers mainly to the shape of a person's body, often used for appearance.)
Антоними
mind (Contrasts the physical part of a person with their mental or emotional aspects.)
Колокации
human body
|body temperature
|body part
|body weight
|body language
Теми
health
|biology
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The human body needs rest to recover.
- She covered her body with a blanket.
- His body was found near the river.
- Exercise is good for your body.
- He has tattoos all over his body.
Примери за учащи
- My body is tired.
- She washes her body every day.
- He has a strong body.
- The doctor checks my body.
Съществително
A2
entity
2
main section of an object
The main part of something, without extra parts.
Модел на употреба:
the body of [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse this with 'frame'; 'frame' usually refers to the supporting structure, while 'body' is the main outer part.
Синоними
main section (A plain description emphasizing its role as the central part.)
Антоними
appendage (Refers to something attached to the main part.)
Колокации
body of a car
|body of a plane
|body of a guitar
Теми
objects
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The mechanic repaired the car's body after the accident.
- The body of the guitar is made from mahogany.
- The plane's body was painted white.
Примери за учащи
- The car's body is red.
- This is the body of the pen.
- The body of the bus is very long.
Съществително
B1
entity
3
organized group of people
An official group of people working together for a purpose.
Модел на употреба:
a body of [people]
Честа грешка:
Some learners may confuse 'body' in this sense with 'everybody'; here it means an organization, not all people in general.
Синоними
committee (A smaller, often more specific type of decision-making group.)
|
organization (A broader term for a structured group with a purpose.)
Антоними
individual (Refers to one person, not a group.)
Колокации
governing body
|advisory body
|legislative body
Теми
politics
|organizations
|relationships
|business
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The governing body will meet next week to discuss the policy.
- An independent body will review the case.
- A legislative body passes new laws.
Примери за учащи
- The school has a student body.
- The city has a governing body.
- This is an advisory body.
Съществително
B1
entity
4
main part of written text
The main part of writing, not including titles or notes.
Модел на употреба:
the body of [text/document/email]
Синоними
main text (Focuses on the central written content.)
Антоними
heading (A title or label above sections of text.)
Колокации
body of the email
|body of the text
|body paragraph
Теми
writing
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Please include your contact information in the body of the email.
- The body of the report explains the findings in detail.
- She edited the body of her essay before submitting it.
Примери за учащи
- I write my idea in the body of the email.
- The body of this letter is short.
- He reads the body of the message.
Съществително
B2
entity
5
collection of information or material
A lot of information about one subject.
Модел на употреба:
a body of [work/research/evidence]
Синоними
collection (A general term for gathered items; 'body' here implies organization and substance.)
Антоними
lack of information (Opposite in meaning as it signifies absence rather than presence of material.)
Колокации
body of work
|body of evidence
|body of research
Теми
academia
|research
|education
|science
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- There is a large body of research on climate change.
- Her paintings form an impressive body of work.
- The lawyer presented a strong body of evidence.
Примери за учащи
- We have a big body of data.
- He wrote a body of poems.
- There is a body of facts about this case.
Граматика
Речникова форма
body
IPA
GB/bˈɑdi/
US/bˈɑdi/
Срички и ударение
body (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (body)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: body
- Plural: bodies, body
Семейство думи
Forms
bodies
noun
Core family
bodily
adjective B2
Related words
bodybuilder
noun
bodybuilding
noun
Negative and opposite forms
disembodied
adjective
Advanced or less common
embody
verb C1
embodiment
noun C1
Изрази
body language
1/bˈɑdi lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
nonverbal communication through movement and posture
The way you communicate using your movements, face, and posture instead of words.
Примери
- His body language showed he was nervous.
- You can tell she’s confident from her body language.
keep body and soul together
1/kˈip bˈɑdi ˈænd sˈoʊl təɡˈɛðɚ/
idiom
have just enough to live on
To have just enough money to buy food and live.
Примери
- He works three jobs just to keep body and soul together.
- They barely keep body and soul together after losing their jobs.
student body
1/stˈudənt bˈɑdi/
fixed phrase
all students in a school or university
All students in a school or university seen as one group.
Примери
- The student body voted for a new president.
- Our student body is very diverse.
over my dead body
1/ˈoʊvɚ mˈaɪ dˈɛd bˈɑdi/
idiom
informal
strong refusal to permit
Used to say you will never allow something to happen.
Примери
- You want to sell the house? Over my dead body!
- Over my dead body will you sell this house!
- Over my dead body will they cancel this program.
- They can take my car over my dead body.
in cold blood
1/ˈɪn kˈoʊld blˈʌd/
idiom
deliberately and without emotion (esp. killing)
To do something bad on purpose and without feeling sorry, especially killing someone.
Примери
- The victim was murdered in cold blood.
- The crime was committed in cold blood.
- He shot them in cold blood.
- He killed them in cold blood after planning it for weeks.
- He killed the animal in cold blood.
in cold blood
2/ˈɪn kˈoʊld blˈʌd/
idiom
Deliberately and without mercy (often killing)
To do something on purpose without feeling sorry, usually something very bad like killing someone.
Примери
- The crime was committed in cold blood.
- He murdered them in cold blood.